FCA consults on Crypto perimeter guidance to clarify regulatory scope ahead of the Sept 2026 authorisation regime, strengthening oversight and FC controls – feedback until 3 June 2026

The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on its proposed perimeter guidance for the UK’s future crypto regime to clarify when authorisation will be required for key regulated activities—such as stablecoin issuance, custody, trading platforms, dealing, arranging deals and staking—ahead of firms being able to apply for authorisation from September 2026; the consultation, open until 3 June 2026, supports preparations for the wider regulatory framework aimed at strengthening oversight, market integrity and financial crime controls…